Riley's Retreats Guidebook
Sightseeing
You can't visit the Blue Mountains without seeing the infamous Three Sisters. Echo Point Katoomba is the place to get the main view of these girls. There are plenty of walks around the area and some other vantage points to see them front. A local's tip is to take a drive around Cliff Drive and go past the Scenic Railway and continue around and you'll see a lookout on the left and it has a fabulous less crowded view of the three sisters.
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Three Sisters
You can't visit the Blue Mountains without seeing the infamous Three Sisters. Echo Point Katoomba is the place to get the main view of these girls. There are plenty of walks around the area and some other vantage points to see them front. A local's tip is to take a drive around Cliff Drive and go past the Scenic Railway and continue around and you'll see a lookout on the left and it has a fabulous less crowded view of the three sisters.
Scenic World is the base for your adventures across and into the valley, The Scenic Railway and Skyway are worth a visit. During busy times, best to book online. Worth a visit.
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Scenic World station
LOT 591 Cliff DrScenic World is the base for your adventures across and into the valley, The Scenic Railway and Skyway are worth a visit. During busy times, best to book online. Worth a visit.
Leura is an iconic little mountain town with Leura Mall filled with little shops and cafes. Great for a wander and shop.
Aslo in Leura is the Toy and Railway Museum for the kids and there is great views for photos from the amphitheatre across the road.
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Leura
Leura is an iconic little mountain town with Leura Mall filled with little shops and cafes. Great for a wander and shop.
Aslo in Leura is the Toy and Railway Museum for the kids and there is great views for photos from the amphitheatre across the road.
Blackheath is a lovely little village along the Great Western Highway and has the historic Victory theatre which is now a antiques and curiosities shop with a cafe at the front. There are some fabulous walks from Blackheath at Evans Lookout is worth a visit and walk around.
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Blackheath
Blackheath is a lovely little village along the Great Western Highway and has the historic Victory theatre which is now a antiques and curiosities shop with a cafe at the front. There are some fabulous walks from Blackheath at Evans Lookout is worth a visit and walk around.
A visit to Megalong Valley is a must and there is the Tea house for a coffee/cake or meal in the peace and quiet of the beautiful Megalong Valley, also down there for the wine enthusiasts there is a winery or two. Megalong Valley Farm is also there which is great for the kids and horse riding.
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Megalong Valley
A visit to Megalong Valley is a must and there is the Tea house for a coffee/cake or meal in the peace and quiet of the beautiful Megalong Valley, also down there for the wine enthusiasts there is a winery or two. Megalong Valley Farm is also there which is great for the kids and horse riding.
Whether you are a gardener or not, great to visit these beautiful gardens and house.
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Everglades House & Gardens
37 Everglades AveWhether you are a gardener or not, great to visit these beautiful gardens and house.
Great picnics and playground for the kids, also there is a walk right around the lake which is lovely to do.
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Wentworth Falls Lake Playground
31 Sinclair CresGreat picnics and playground for the kids, also there is a walk right around the lake which is lovely to do.
The Hydro Majestic is steeped in history and has amazing view across the valley. There is the gift shop/coffee shop that is there and has great history items and photos. Also there is the Boiler House restaurant with amazing views.
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The Hydro Majestic Hotel Blue Mountains
88 Great Western HwyThe Hydro Majestic is steeped in history and has amazing view across the valley. There is the gift shop/coffee shop that is there and has great history items and photos. Also there is the Boiler House restaurant with amazing views.
If you are movie buff and want to experience the movies old style then this is your place.
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Mount Vic Flicks
2A Harley AveIf you are movie buff and want to experience the movies old style then this is your place.
If you have a bit of time and don't mind a bit further drive, head out to Jenolan Caves, many caves at various levels for walking through and the Blue Lake is beautiful. The road out there is NSW's answer to the Amalfi Coast :)
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I-Jenolan Caves
4655 Jenolan Caves RdIf you have a bit of time and don't mind a bit further drive, head out to Jenolan Caves, many caves at various levels for walking through and the Blue Lake is beautiful. The road out there is NSW's answer to the Amalfi Coast :)
Step back in time and visit the Carrington, enjoy a drink by the fire at Champagne Charlie's Bar and enjoy the ambience.
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The Carrington Hotel
15-47 Katoomba StStep back in time and visit the Carrington, enjoy a drink by the fire at Champagne Charlie's Bar and enjoy the ambience.
Food scene
If you like Asian Food Basil Nut is your place. Shut on Tuesdays but open for dinner (Lunch some days as well) Worth a visit.
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Basil Nut Cafe & Restaurant
147-153 Katoomba StIf you like Asian Food Basil Nut is your place. Shut on Tuesdays but open for dinner (Lunch some days as well) Worth a visit.
Food is okay, but the view while you eat up here is great. Lovely old building and area for the kids to play outside whilst you eat.
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The Bunker Cafe Bar Restaurant
117-121 Leura MallFood is okay, but the view while you eat up here is great. Lovely old building and area for the kids to play outside whilst you eat.
For an Eclectic eating experience with good food, this is your place, also has bar/music on weekend nights. Also great for an high tea on the weekends.
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Avalon Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
18 Katoomba StFor an Eclectic eating experience with good food, this is your place, also has bar/music on weekend nights. Also great for an high tea on the weekends.
If Chinese if you preferred flavour, try the Canton Palace, they do eat in or take away. Often busy on the weekend days with bus tours, but other quieter times are fine.
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Katoomba Canton Palace
246 Katoomba StIf Chinese if you preferred flavour, try the Canton Palace, they do eat in or take away. Often busy on the weekend days with bus tours, but other quieter times are fine.
Leura Cafe and Deli on the lowers side of Leura Mall has great Deli items for your cheese platter or take home meals and you can eat at the back in the Cafe and enjoy the views.
Loaves & The Dishes
180 Leura MallLeura Cafe and Deli on the lowers side of Leura Mall has great Deli items for your cheese platter or take home meals and you can eat at the back in the Cafe and enjoy the views.
A newish restaurant in Leura that is proving very popular. Modern cuisine.
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Mr Collins of Leura
128 Leura MallA newish restaurant in Leura that is proving very popular. Modern cuisine.
Beer Garden, restaurants, wood fire pizzas and pub food.
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Alexandra Hotel Leura
62 Great Western HwyBeer Garden, restaurants, wood fire pizzas and pub food.
Cooked to order your meals here are always fresh and lovely. Great little courtyard area for dog lovers.
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Red Door Cafe
134 Leura MallCooked to order your meals here are always fresh and lovely. Great little courtyard area for dog lovers.